Family Friendly Hotels in New York

New York may be full of parks, ice cream, and toy stores, but rooms are often tiny, pools are scarce, and finding a great hotel for the family can be tricky.

Why should anyone visit New York?

Actually there are many reasons why US citizens living in the other parts of the US would like to visit New York and the same thing applies to tourist who is visiting New York from abroad. This is a city with a remarkable history and even though it is not as old as other European cities, there are still a lot of very popular attractions which draws millions of tourist annually.

The statue of Liberty

One of the all-time favorite attractions in New York is and will always be the statue of liberty. This well-known beacon has actually been a gift from the French in 1886 and it is located on Liberty Island and provides a glorious view of the surrounding area because of its height since it is still the world’s highest statue at 152 feet. Battery Park, New York harbor and lower Manhattan is close by and offers a lot in pure entertainment value. Other well-known attractions are the Empire state building and Central Park but there are dozens of other attractions that are equally popular.

New York hotels that cater for the whole family

Not all visitors to New York is business people, there are hundreds of thousands of families that visit New York every year to view all of the remarkable landmarks and other sights which are world renowned and famous. Many hotels cater primarily for the business sector which tends to leave families in a predicament but families need not despair because there are many hotels who are extremely kid friendly and parents have absolutely nothing to worry about when they take their kids to those hotels.

Parents have to choose carefully

A lot of careful planning has to be done in order to ensure that the planned vacation are enjoyable and memorable especially because a proper vacation can be very costly and any disruptions or unforeseen problems can really ruin an otherwise splendid vacation. It is simply not wise to make reservations in a hotel that caters exclusively for business people and where there are very little consideration given to the welfare of young children. It would be no good to try to hold the hotel responsible for any disruptions since most of them require parents to sign an indemnity form and therefore once signed the parent are fully responsible for their children.

Fortunately there are excellent kid safe hotels

Because New York is a city which provides something for everyone it is expected that the need to safely accommodate young children is a very lucrative market in New York and many hotels fully realize this. Therefore the travelling family has to enquire about such hotels when they meet with their travel agents in order to ensure that any situation that could possible endanger their children are avoided. A very popular hotel for the whole family is the Affinia 50 which provides families with spacious suites where there is more than enough space for especially young children to stay busy.

Excellent location

An important consideration when vacationing is location since this makes it easier to reach popular attractions. The Affinia 50 is ideally located; Manhattan is within walking distance as well as many other shopping centers and other attractions. The hotel even offers excellent packages for children who would wish to visit some of the attractions in the area. The décor of the suites should certainly appeal to many visitors and is reasonably safe for children of all ages under most conditions.

The Milburn Hotel

The Milburn Hotel is another hot favorite among families with young children and they even provide PlayStation games to keep the kids busy which are something which is tremendously popular with most kids. Many suits come with a small kitchenette which has a refrigerator and microwave which is especially useful to moms with small children. Each of these suites also has a TV which really helps to keep young children occupied. It is not only the hotel which is family friendly but also the surrounding neighborhood is also safe and walking distance from Central park, the Time Warner center and Columbus circle.

The Gansevoort Hotel

The Gansevoort Hotel is another popular hotel that caters for the whole family and even offers special accessories for small babies in the form of nappies, complimentary cribs, and many other helpful amenities. For the other larger kids there is Nintendo Wii and should the family have a few teenagers then they are also accommodate since there are a very popular nightclub with cocktails and a spa. On the roof of the building is a heated pool which is available all year round for the entire family and there is even a lifeguard on duty to ensure the safety of your kids. Another excellent attraction on the roof of the building is the view which is available of the surrounding area. All of the suits are spacious and are suitably decorated and provides residents with an enjoyable living experience. The surrounding areas has more than enough attractions both for those who would like to relax because the Hudson River is close by as well as some parks and for the ladies there are even a few very popular boutiques in the vicinity.

The Hotel Beacon

Another hotel which has its focus on the whole family is the Hotel Beacon. Once again this hotel is providing visitors with spacious accommodations which have been meticulously decorated in order to ensure a relaxing and enjoyable stay. There is more than enough space for young children to keep themselves busy and once again there are ample provision for families with young babies and when required cribs will be provided for those babies to sleep in. Once again the location this hotel provides an excellent view of the surrounding area including things like Central Park and Lincoln center. There are more than enough for a family to keep themselves busy with in the immediate vicinity and most of the attractions are only a short drive away.

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Conclusion

New York City is not only a business destination but it does offer a lot of value for the average family also. Any Internet search will quickly reveal many hotels who are fully committed to accommodate the whole family and to provide such families of excellent entertainment value as well as luxurious living in order to ensure that your vacation a truly memorable and enjoyable.